History of Cell Phones By alyssashyanne May 12, 1983 First advanced mobile phone device. First advanced mobile phone May 12, 1989 First truly PORTABLE phone. First truly PORTABLE phone. May 12, 1992 First digital hand-sized mobile phone. May 12, 1993 First PDA/phone combo. May 12, 1996 First smartphone series. May 12, 1999 First mobile phone with WAP browser. May 12, 1999 First cell to have mp3 music capabilities. May 12, 2000 First touchscreen. May 12, 2001 Full keyboard, FM radio, bluetooth,color screen. May 12, 2002 GPRS internet services, camera.